From para 3.17 of the report:
"RAF full-time trained strength was 46,940 at 1 Apr 2006 - a deficit of 0.7% and in broad manning balance although masking severe deficits in key specialisations. By October 2006 the deficit increased to 5.7% as manning levels reduced faster than the requirement"
Well if ever we needed proof the RAF are in meltdown, there it is in black and white!
